BMW Ultimate Drive 3/19

[02CTownLX]

Howdy folks,

I was just curious if anyone in Columbus or the surrounding towns had planned on going to the BMW Ultimate Drive event this Wednesday. I've been the past 2 years, and though the cars are all steptronic automatics, it's still a hoot, overall. They'll have cars ranging from the 328i to the Alpina B7 (you have to be at least 30 before they'll let you drive that one, though, so i'm out) and everything in between, including the twin-turbo 335 and 535 models.

As a bonus (for those of you who have no clue what this event is), for every mile you drive in one of the event cars, BMW donates $1 to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Research foundation. It's a win-win... drive excellent cars, help save ta-tas!

Postscript: for those of you who are delinquents and have no self-control (like me), the cars are not governed, there is usually interstate highway involved in the pre-determined driving route, and the traction control *is* defeatable.

Carry on. Hope to see a few of you out there on Wednesday.

 

[Prodigy]

hmm.. I may be picking up a 1985 318i this weekend...

Too bad the event doesn't fit my schedule.

 

[JennB]

We signed up for the one in Roswell last Saturday. Stupid storms. We didn't go for fear of hail and/or cancellation.

 

[TheDirtyGoatee]

That Alpina is freaking sweet too. It just upsets me sometimes when these awesome car manufacturers make these badass cars that only the supremely wealthy can own and then you know that most of them won't even put it through the paces. That's my motivation for making my cars fast, to piss off the wealthy....

...too bad they probably don't give a s*** about a mid 20's middle income Mazdaspeed Protege owner.

 

[02CTownLX]

That Alpina is freaking sweet too. It just upsets me sometimes when these awesome car manufacturers make these badass cars that only the supremely wealthy can own and then you know that most of them won't even put it through the paces. That's my motivation for making my cars fast, to piss off the wealthy....

...too bad they probably don't give a s*** about a mid 20's middle income Mazdaspeed Protege owner.

I'll grant you that, but as long as you're at least 25, you can drive everything BUT the Alpina. Before that, 21 gets you into everything but the 760 (v12... (2thumbs) ).

Myself, I'm eager to drive the 335i coupe, which is basically the quickest BMW offering short of an M-series.

 

[Foolish]

I signed up for next Wednesday's event here in Athens. Cool!

I've got a friend who's gotten to be part of the drive after the event, when they move the cars from one locale to the next. He said it gets pretty "lively!" I've already put in a call (to him) to see if I can volunteer for that duty!

 

[JennB]

You have to be 30 to drive the M3 as well.

 

[Foolish]

the Alpina B7 (you have to be at least 30 before they'll let you drive that one, though, so i'm out)

You have to be 30 to drive the M3 as well.

Hahahaaaa.... Finally an advantage to being the old fart! WooHoo!!

(nuts) Take that, you young whipper-snappers!

 

[S.A.MSP]

what do you drive if you're only 20

 

[RacerXGirl]

what do you drive if you're only 20

Your own car? Be a passenger? Andrew had that happen with the Elises that were at the Mitty a few years back...had to be 21....

 

[Foolish]

what do you drive if you're only 20

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BMW Bicycle​

BMW Announces Children's Bicycle
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August 7, 2006 - Playgrounds across the country will be buzzing with the news - The BMW Kids' Bike has a new, sleek look but the same impeccable quality and safety standards as its predecessor.​

Featuring an easy-to-install pedal system and adjustable seat, the Kids' Bike is designed to grow along with children from the initial stages of learning how to ride, to big kid pedaling.​

Using their feet first, children will develop a sense of balance early on without training wheels. Children can practice steering and hand-braking skills on the push-bike until they are ready for pedal-powered biking adventures.​

The push-bike can easily be converted into a regular children's bicycle by fitting the solid plastic pedals with reflectors and chain. In BMW's trademark design and innovative style, the Kids' Bike comes in a striking blue and gray color and features a resilient bike frame and ergonomically shaped seat saddle and handle bars providing both comfort and safety.​

Kids have plenty of places to stash treats accumulated on bike rides including the zippered crossbar bag perfectly fitted into the space between the bicycle frame, and a handlebar bag integrated into the detachable handlebar padding. Bag materials made out of sturdy synthetic materials with simple assembly required.​

The BMW Kids' Bike retails for $300 and is intended for children ages two-and-a-half to six years old. It weighs 13 pounds without and 18 pounds with pedals.​

The maximum weight load for the Bike is 110 pounds. The frame ranges from 15 to 18 inches.​

To purchase the BMW Kids' Bike, visit a BMW dealership, call 1-888-269-6654 or visit the BMW website.​

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...Yes, I'm an asshole!(spin)

 

[JennB]

Hahahaaaa.... Finally an advantage to being the old fart! WooHoo!!

(nuts) Take that, you young whipper-snappers!

First time I've been happy about my most recent birthday. I called my bf a few weeks ago when I signed us up for the Ultimate Drive and taunted him a good bit about the fact that I got to drive the M3 and B7.

Stupid storms... grrrrrr. I really wish another U.D. day was in decent distance and on a weekend. I'd be all over it.

 

[aMaff]

Your own car? Be a passenger? Andrew had that happen with the Elises that were at the Mitty a few years back...had to be 21....

Nazi bastards

 

[S.A.MSP]

hey i'll take the bike no problem!!! it's still a beemer!! lol

 

[02CTownLX]

Yeah, I just doubled checked the registration website... the fleet of event cars that is coming to Columbus doesn't even include the M3, just the Alpina, so that's the only highly-restricted car.

And I'm definitely going to try to get in on the Columbus > Macon car transfer. I had the opportunity last year, but had plans I couldn't break. Not this year...

 

[ktan91]

damn.. im 16..wtf am i suppose to drive.. haha